It is a car that has the features of performing in and off the road by its four wheel drive and has sufficient luggage space. In the United States, SUVs categorize as “Light trucks” because of its high engine performance and extra cargo space. (1)
Most popular SUVs: (2)
The competition between SUV manufacturers is so high because so many vehicles of the same standards and specifications are already introduced in the market with slight changes in price tag.So it is very difficult for the customer to choose the right option for him and his family car. To convince and satisfy the customer it is compulsory to give all the relative detail of specifications and features to the customer. There are so many competing models of SUVs as mentioned above but the top models of 2021 according to the customer ratings are given below:
KIA SELTOS
Kia seltos is the most popular vehicle in the SUV category. The consumer rating which includes exterior styling, interior design, safety, value for the money is4.9, 4.7, 4.8, 4.6, and 4.6/5 respectively.The price of the Kia Seltos is in the range from $21,990 to $27,990 MSRP. The mileage test of this car gives an average of 27-mpg to 31-mpg. This SUV is available in five seats claims a good space for passengers as well as for handsome cargo spaces.The 2021 model Space increased by 8-inches as compared to the Mazda CX-30 luxurious crossover SUV. The engine generates about 175-hp with four cylinders of 1.6-liter turbocharged in seven- automatic gear shifting system. This Kia Selton gives a powertrain warranty of about 120 months/100,000 miles. Entertaining feature of Kia Selton is itgives a large touch display of about 10.25-inch, SX sound system that is installed to give high-quality sound.
Chevrolet Trailblazer
The second most popular SUV in the market is Chevrolet Trailblazer with a 4.8/5 customer rating. The demand for this SUV is very high because it is available at the price of just $19,000 only. This vehicle gives compatible features and high-quality interior designing. The fuel economy of this SUV with 1.3L turbo 3 cylinders is very impressive and on average gives 28-mpg to 31-mpg. The advantages of having this SUV are it gives you Style, moderate interior space with handsome legroom at backseats, an entertaining driving experience with high-quality dashboard settings, and an infotainment facility. Some flaws of this SUV are, as the vehicle gets to speed, the riding degrades the passenger with noise and vibration in the cabin.
Audi RS Q8 2021
The most luxurious and expensive SUV that is 4th in the popularity list of SUV market with 5/5 customer feedback. This Audi RS Q8 checks the entire boxes whether safety, reliability, interior designing, or comfort. Audi RS Q8 is available in only one model priced at $114,500. This vehicle gives 15-mpg in a city or at the highway. The benefits of Audi RS Q8 on pre-ownership give powertrain warranty up to 50,000 miles within 48 months, Roadside assistance for unlimited distance for 48 months.
BMW ALPINA XB7 2021
The exclusive model of BMW in SUV is very attractive for the customers not in terms of pricing but with model designing and highly powerful engine. The engine capacity of this vehicle is powered with pair of turbocharged 4.4-liter V-8 cylinders that generate the horsepower of 612-hp that never happens with any other vehicle of this category. It is an all-wheel-drive SUV with a good balance grip of 590 pounds-feet torque and installed with 8-speed automatic gear transmission. According to the customer ratings, this car customer is very attractive and gives 5/5 ratings in all the required segments that a vehicle required to test against the customer feedback. This SUV is available at $141,300 MSRP with a Fuel mileage of 17-mpg in or out of the city.
Hyundai Kona
Hyundai Kona launched every year inthree models with different enumerations and due to its unique exterior styling it won the EDITOR’S CHOICE AWARD. The Hyundai Kona is available with 4-cylinders turbocharged technology and produces the power of about 175-hp. The interior of this SUV is like other top-ranked SUVs that give a great and comfortable feel to the customers with high-quality material used inside for the dashboard and steering. In the new model, Hyundai introduces alloy aluminum wheels of 18-inches and led exterior lighting that gives stunning look at night. Hyundai Kona’s price starts at $21,685 with model name SE to $29,335 with a model named Unlimited. The fuel economy of this vehicle is not bad because it gives 32-mpg at highway while testing and with a turbo of four cylinders it gives 33-mpg. Shortcut buttons at the dashboard allow the driver to use the functions with ease. The 7.0-inch touchscreen provides entertaining feature of Bluetooth and a USB connectivity option. This SUV is safe according to the five-star ratings of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, plus it is named as the top safety vehicle by INSURANCE INSTITUTE FOR HIGHWAY SAFETY.
BMW X1
This vehicle comes with a good powertrain of 228-hp with the support of turbocharged four-cylinder engine capacity, which allows this vehicle to fuel-efficient and economical for the consumer. BMW is known for the smooth handling and strong grips on and off the road, so they maintain their brand image in this vehicle as well. In the market, its overall rating is 9/10. From the previous models, few changes are made for the betterment of the vehicle such as SiriusXM satellite radio; Led fog lamps are available in the economic model as well. Now there are only two models available in BMW X1, one is xDrive28i with a price tag of $36,395 and the second is xDrive28i with a price of $38,395. The fuel average of this vehicle is only 29-mpg on the highway and 27-mpg in a city which is less as compared to other SUVs. Cargo capacity is impressive because you can carry up to seven carry-on cases and 19 in total with rear seat adjustment.
References:
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sport_utility_vehicle
- https://www.caranddriver.com/features/g27257734/best-suvs/
